Want to know what happened Today in History Africa: 31 January? This is one fact about Africa and the African diaspora.
The continent of Africa has an immensely rich history; hidden African history is becoming more accessible as it is finally coming to light. African history, people, culture and books have influenced and inspired the world for time immemorial; it is now time for Africa to shine!
In this post you will learn about the many things that happened today in history in Africa and in the African diaspora like why the imperial zebra is in danger of extinction.
After reading this post you will know tons of facts about Africa in relation to: the imperial zebra, the international zebra day and more.
This post is all about what happened Today in History Africa 31 January.
Today in History Africa: 31 January
African Holidays
International Zebra Day
Today is International Zebra Day!
International Zebra day is a day to celebrate the amazing zebra but also, and most importantly, to raise awareness on the rapidly declining zebra populations around the world.
The natural environments of zebras are in danger as they are only diminishing as they compete for space with other grazer and human development. On top of their disappearing natural habitats zebras are also in danger of game hunter who kill zebras for their hides and pelts.
Circa 1883, the Quagga zebra went extinct. It had been ruthlessly hunted and exterminated by colonizers. This must not happen again.
Right now, the imperial zebra, primarily found in Kenya and Ethiopia, is endangered and at threat of extinction. In the last 30 years its population has declined by 54 percent!
International Zebra Day is a day to raise conservation effort, that the zebra may not go extinct!
This post was all about what happened today in history Africa 31 January.
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https://www.quaggaproject.org/the-project/ https://nationaltoday.com/international-zebra-day/ https://www.awf.org/wildlife-conservation/grevys-zebra
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